Senior Director, Product Line Management - Global Training Apparel

Leads product strategy and product creation for Training Apparel, building industry-defining product that blends innovation, performance, and style for athletes around the world. It reports to the VP of Global Training Apparel and leads a team responsible for a key portion of the Training Apparel line. The position partners closely with Merchandising, Design, Development (TechDev), Materials, Sourcing, Costing, Brand, Sales, and Geography teams, and regularly presents to large audiences, including senior leadership.

• Drive product strategy and product creation for Training Apparel from initial concept through commercialisation and production.
• Ensure on-time delivery and development against critical dates, product specifications, and sustainability, performance, and profitability goals.
• Own product realisation, including the planning and evolution of product lines and the profitability of the business.
• Set the direction for category product stories and oversee execution through to market.

• Passion for apparel, training, and trends.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, or a related field; any suitable combination of education, experience, and training will be accepted.
• 10+ years of experience in a product, merchandising, buying, sales, trend, or apparel-related field.
• Strong strategic vision and exceptional product taste.
• In-depth understanding of the evolving training industry, consumer, marketplace, competition, cultural landscape, and fashion trends.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and build collaborative relationships across a highly matrixed, cross-functional organisation.
• Excellent leadership skills and a consistent record of developing top talent.
• Strong product foresight and aesthetic sensibility.
• Strong business insight and analytical abilities to guide product and line decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership and large audiences.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.